I just answered an interesting question about the difference between submission and surrender while dancing in the role of a follower:

I think that the difference between submission and surrender is that submission is forced and surrender is voluntary. But I think of the follower's role as less of a surrender and more as an act of accompaniment. The follower accompanies the leader in the direction, tempo, and even the step the leader proposes, but the follower can still insert their own voice. An active follower can embellish that step or, in some cases, even object to a step or propose a different step.

If there is a surrendering, it happens with both partners. We surrender to each other, to the music, and to the flow of the ronda (dance floor). As a leader, I often surrender to a proposition that I am feeling from my partner. I also surrender to the music and to the other dancers on the dance floor. For example, I might want to lead something large and dramatic, but if I am on a crowded dance floor then I have to surrender that desire for the wellbeing and comfort of the other dancers.

Join us for a fun 5 day Tango Cruise from Charleston, SC to the Bahamas hosted by tango instructors, Clint Rasucher of Atlanta and Mauro Marcone of Houston! We had a group of 47 people go last year, and expect about the same this year!

We will have workshops on the days that we are at sea and milongas each night. Right now the tentative schedule is:

Tango Ecstasy Cruise Rates
All Prices are based on DOUBLE OCCUPANCY! If you want a private room then you will be charged double and the deposit will be double! You can register as a single person either find somone else to register and share a room with OR I can help you find a suitable roommate from other single people who have registered!

* All of the rates below include your room, taxes, port fees, and tango event fees. These rates are based on double occupancy, so you will be sharing a room with another person. If you already have a friend going and want to room with them, then you can specify that after you signup; otherwise, we will book you with another person of your same gender.

*** Any payments (other than deposits) are 100% refundable until December 1st, 45% refundable up to January 1st, 20% refundable up to January 15th, and 0% refundable after February 1st.

**** If you are traveling with a person that does not dance tango, contact me to discuss rates that do not include tango fees for them.

Payment Due Dates
Deposit: Due at Registration
Payment #1: I will bill you after you make your deposit for 1/2 of remainder.
Payment #2: FInal payment will be on December 1st.

The name of the person that you will share your room with and their email and phone number OR if you would like me to help find you a roommate

The group/organizer code, if you are registering with any local group that is joining us on the cruise.

Other fees you can expect to encounter:

Travel to and from Charleston. We recommend that you arrive at least a day early to avoid travel delays and missing the departure time. We might can help you find a place to stay the night before, but can't promise that.

Gratuities. Just like with any hotel or resort, gratuities are expected. The easiest way to handle this is through to pay Carnival's built in gratuity of $64.75. They will then take that and divide it up between all those that provided you services. Click here to learn more.

Drink packages. Food and regular drinks such as water, tea, and lemonade are free, but alcoholic beverages and sodas are extra. You can pay for them individually or with special drink packages.

Excursions. When docked at a port, you can exit the ship and wonder the city on your own, or pay for guided excursions such as snorkeling, sailing, tours, etc.

Group/Organizer Discounts
If you would like to organize a group from your area to join us, email me for details. If you can organize a group of 4 or more, not including yourself, you can get a reduction in your room rate. Sorry, but this will exclude the areas of Atlanta, Charleston, and Houston.

About This Site

Clint Rauscher & Shelley Brooks

Tangology 101 is dedicated to the study of Argentine Tango dance, music and history. Our home base is Atlanta, GA where we host weekly classes and milongas, but we also teach regularly around the Southeast and even internationally.

Our classes primarly focus on the social style of Argentine Tango, with the goal of our students being able to attend any milonga (Tango dance party) anywhere in the world from Atlanta to Buenos Aires and dance comfortably.

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Tangology101

Tangology 101 is dedicated to the study of Argentine Tango dance, music and history. Our home base is Atlanta, GA where we host weekly classes and milongas, but we also teach regularly around the Southeast and even internationally.